She’s investigating a series of murders.

He’s investigating her.

When rookie homicide detective Crystal Rashaad’s partner is murdered, it’s a chilling echo of a cold case that’s personal for her. This is her first big investigation, so she seeks guidance in profiling the killer from Special Agent Lucas Gilchrist. He’s eager to get close to Crys—because he’s trying to prove she’s a corrupt cop. Even as he searches for proof of her guilt, though, he’s drawn to her brilliance and boldness. Solving a string of homicides may be easier than winning Crys’s forgiveness when she learns Luke’s secret…

From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.

Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Justice Hunters series:

Book 1: Behind the Badge
ISBN: 9780369765420
Imprint: Harlequin Romantic Suspense
On Sale: Feb 24, 2026
List price: $5.99
No of pages: 272
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Suspense
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary
BISAC 3: FICTION / African American & Black / Mystery & Detective

Patricia Sargeant

Biography

National best-selling author Patricia Sargeant was drawn to write romance because she believes love is the greatest motivation. Her work has been reviewed in publications such as Publishers Weekly, USA Today, Kirkus Reviews, Suspense Magazine, Mystery Scene Magazine, Library Journal and RT Book Reviews. For more information about Patricia and her work, visit PatriciaSargeant.com.

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<i>She’s investigating a series of murders.</i><br><br><i>He’s investigating her.</i><br><br> When rookie homicide detective Crystal Rashaad’s partner is murdered, it’s a chilling echo of a cold case that’s personal for her. This is her first big investigation, so she seeks guidance in profiling the killer from Special Agent Lucas Gilchrist. He’s eager to get close to Crys—because he’s trying to prove she’s a corrupt cop. Even as he searches for proof of her guilt, though, he’s drawn to her brilliance and boldness. Solving a string of homicides may be easier than winning Crys’s forgiveness when she learns Luke’s secret…<br><br><strong>From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.</strong><br><br><strong>Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the </strong><strong>Justice Hunters series:</strong><br><br><strong>Book 1: <i>Behind the Badge</i></strong>

ISBN: 9780369765420
Imprint: Harlequin Romantic Suspense
On Sale: Feb 24, 2026
List price: $5.99
No of pages: 272
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Suspense
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary
BISAC 3: FICTION / African American & Black / Mystery & Detective

Patricia Sargeant

Biography

<p>National best-selling author Patricia Sargeant was drawn to write romance because she believes love is the greatest motivation. Her work has been reviewed in publications such as Publishers Weekly, USA Today, Kirkus Reviews, Suspense Magazine, Mystery Scene Magazine, Library Journal and RT Book Reviews. For more information about Patricia and her work, visit PatriciaSargeant.com.</p>gt;